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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 348,877.42, 522,983.97 and 112,054.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 348,877.42, 522,983.97 and 112,054.07 is: 167,974.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    348,877.42 : 522,983.97 = 112,054.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    348,877.42/522,983.97 = 112,054.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    348,877.42x = 522,983.97 × 112,054.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    348,877.42x = 58,602,482,383.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,602,482,383.26/348,877.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167,974.42

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